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Maurice De Lambert (Maurice Walter Edmond Labatt de Lambert) (1873-1953) was a distinguished French illustrator, painter, and engraver, best known …
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Maurice De Lambert (Maurice Walter Edmond Labatt de Lambert) (1873-1953) was a distinguished French illustrator, painter, and engraver, best known for his illustrations of works by Victor Hugo and Guy de Maupassant. His talent and artistic contributions have earned him a place in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
From an early age, Lambert showed a taste and facility for drawing. He honed his skills under the tutelage of renowned artists Gustave Moreau and Georges-Antoine Rochegrosse, and received advice from Albert Besnard and Félix Bracquemond. His early illustration work included illuminations for Victor Hugo's La Légende du Beau and Théophile Gautier's Le Chevalier double.
In addition to his book illustrations, Lambert designed shadows and sets for several Montmartre shows. He produced numerous full-length portraits of actors for the Manzi publishing house, capturing iconic figures such as Sarah Bernhardt, Sacha Guitry, and Réjane, which were published in the magazine Le Théâtre.
Lambert also had a keen interest in the art of typography, designing vignettes for Grasset typefaces. His paintings were widely exhibited both in Paris and internationally, including in Brussels, New York, and Madrid. His versatile artistic legacy continues to be celebrated for its contribution to illustration, painting, and engraving.
Of particular note in this rare, exquisite drawing by Lambert, the title of the drawing "Le Cemetiere d'Argilliers". A small picturesque village in the Gard, Argilliers hosts the 18th century Domaine de Castille, designed by Gabriel Froment, the Baron of Castille, in the Italian style of architecture. This appears to be a sketch for a future engraving and has the artists atelier stamp of authenticity on the bottom right. An exquisite and unique piece of art history.
All artwork comes professionally framed in a classic gallery style moulding, with a 4" archival, acid-free mat and Acrylite glazing.
Due to framing, please allow 5-8 days to ship.
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 16ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Illustration
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Landscape
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Charcoal
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Charcoal
- Condition Notes
- This piece is in very good condition for a drawing from a notebook of this timeframe. Minor paper fading and … moreThis piece is in very good condition for a drawing from a notebook of this timeframe. Minor paper fading and exposed edges, slight blemishes along edge that adds to the natural beauty of the work. less
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